Boise State vs. Central Michigan Odds
| Boise State Odds | -10.5 |
| Central Michigan Odds | -10.5 |
| Over/Under | 52.5 |
| Date | Dec. 31 |
| Location | Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona |
Boise State is set to take on Central Michigan in the Arizona Bowl on Dec. 31 at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona. Find our expert's projected odds, a recap of each team's seasons, plus more information on the Arizona Bowl below.
Boise State vs. Central Michigan Projected Odds
| Boise State Spread | -8.5 |
| Central Michigan Spread | +8.5 |
| Over/Under | 57.2 |
These Boise State vs. Central Michigan projections are based on Collin Wilson's college football power ratings, which help power our PRO Projections — they compare all of his projections to real-time college football odds in order to easily identify betting edges.
How Boise State Reached the Arizona Bowl
Boise State is usually the class of the Mountain West, but the Broncos fell off in 2021.
There was enough talent, especially offensively, to nab a bowl berth as usual — Boise State’s played in the postseason every since 2002, save for last year’s shortened season — but it’s just the second time since 1998 with five losses during the regular season.
The Broncos were particularly spotty when favored, suffering three separate upsets.
There was no identity on the ground, as the 123.8 yards per game ranked outside the top-100 nationally.
Boise State went under the total in nine of 12 games, including each of the final six.
How Central Michigan Reached the Arizona Bowl
The Chippewas will look back at the missed opportunity against Northern Illinois with regret as Central Michigan blew a 35-18 second-half lead that ended up costing the team a bid in the conference championship game.
Still, it was a successful season for Central Michigan as it hit the over on 6.5 wins and moves on to a bowl game thanks in part to running back Lew Nicholls III. The back rushed for over 1,700 yards on the year, including over 200 yards in two of his last three games.
Boise State vs. Central Michigan Matchup Analysis
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Boise State Offense vs. Central Michigan Defense
 |  Offense |  Defense |  Edge |
| Rush Success | 105 | 67 | |
| Line Yards | 115 | 55 | |
| Pass Success | 39 | 77 | |
| Pass Blocking** | 104 | 27 | |
| Big Play | 90 | 84 | |
| Havoc | 53 | 8 | |
| Finishing Drives | 57 | 76 | |
| ** Pass Blocking (Off.) vs. Pass Rush (Def.) | |||
Central Michigan Offense vs. Boise State Defense
| Offense | Defense | Edge |
| Rush Success | 50 | 29 | |
| Line Yards | 33 | 46 | |
| Pass Success | 29 | 25 |  |
| Pass Blocking** | 57 | 106 | |
| Big Play | 31 | 39 | |
| Havoc | 38 | 67 | |
| Finishing Drives | 82 | 24 | |
| ** Pass Blocking (Off.) vs. Pass Rush (Def.) | |||
Pace of Play / Other
| | |
| PFF Tackling | 21 | 38 |
| Coverage | 11 | 52 |
| Middle 8 | 72 | 58 |
| SP+ Special Teams | 15 | 71 |
| Plays per Minute | 31 | — |
| Rush Rate | 52.9% (80) | 53.7% (76) |
Arizona Bowl Date, Time, TV, More Info
- Date: Dec. 31
- Time: 2 p.m. ET
- Location: Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Arizona
- TV Info: Barstool
